Patents by Inventor Liviu Dinescu
Liviu Dinescu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11738586Abstract: The present invention relates to heat transfers that include silicone based heat transfer inks and digitally printed toner images, particularly for use on fabrics, apparel items, garments and accessories. The present subject matter is especially suitable for use in heat-transferable labeling or creating embellishments on polyester fabrics and garments.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Avery Dennison Retail Information Services LLCInventors: Liviu Dinescu, Osman Tanrikulu, Andrew Lillesaeter-Spendlove
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Publication number: 20220372323Abstract: Provided are ink-receptive coating compositions including: (a) an aqueous anionic polyurethane dispersion; and (b) an aqueous solution of a nonionic polyurethane. Methods of coating substrates, and of printing, including providing and/or coating the composition onto a substrate are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Liviu Dinescu, Alexander V. Lubin, Susan L. Lenhard, Gianina Schwarzwalder, Kurt Schroeder
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Patent number: 11407924Abstract: A heat transferable label component for a garment or other clothing item or article is disclosed which is preferably produced using all digitally controlled manufacturing methods. The label component comprises a carrier layer, a release layer, an optional primer layer, a color design layer, a transition layer and at least one adhesive layer. The color design layer displays an image on the label, and the transition layer fixates the image and renders it wash and/or wear resistant. The at least one adhesive layer is positioned on the transition layer, and is preferably applied thereto via a selective laser sintering (SLS) process, wherein a powder layer is spread on the surface and fused with a laser. The adhesive layer can be a double layer comprising a white reactive adhesive layer that undergoes a crosslink reaction to become a thermoset and a substantially clear thermoplastic adhesive layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Avery Dennison Retail Information Services LLCInventor: Liviu Dinescu
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Publication number: 20220203744Abstract: The present invention relates to heat transfers that include silicone based heat transfer inks and digitally printed toner images, particularly for use on fabrics, apparel items, garments and accessories. The present subject matter is especially suitable for use in heat-transferable labeling or creating embellishments on polyester fabrics and garments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Liviu DINESCU, Osman TANRIKULU, Andrew LILLESAETER-SPENDLOVE
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Patent number: 11312169Abstract: The present invention relates to heat transfers that include silicone based heat transfer inks and digitally printed toner images, particularly for use on fabrics, apparel items, garments and accessories. The present subject matter is especially suitable for use in heat-transferable labeling or creating embellishments on polyester fabrics and garments.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Avery Dennison Retail Information Services LLCInventors: Liviu Dinescu, Osman Tanrikulu, Andrew Lillesaeter-Spendlove
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Publication number: 20200157384Abstract: A heat transferable label component for a garment or other clothing item or article is disclosed which is preferably produced using all digitally controlled manufacturing methods. The label component comprises a carrier layer, a release layer, an optional primer layer, a color design layer, a transition layer and at least one adhesive layer. The color design layer displays an image on the label, and the transition layer fixates the image and renders it wash and/or wear resistant. The at least one adhesive layer is positioned on the transition layer, and is preferably applied thereto via a selective laser sintering (SLS) process, wherein a powder layer is spread on the surface and fused with a laser. The adhesive layer can be a double layer comprising a white reactive adhesive layer that undergoes a crosslink reaction to become a thermoset and a substantially clear thermoplastic adhesive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventor: Liviu Dinescu
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Publication number: 20190092065Abstract: The present invention relates to heat transfers that include silicone based heat transfer inks and digitally printed toner images, particularly for use on fabrics, apparel items, garments and accessories. The present subject matter is especially suitable for use in heat-transferable labeling or creating embellishments on polyester fabrics and garments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Liviu Dinescu, Osman Tanrikulu, Andrew Lillesaeter-Spendlove
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Patent number: 9842518Abstract: The present invention relates to a breathable heat transfer label for breathable performance ware. The heat transfer label allows moisture and sweat to pass through and remove moisture from the skin surface to provide comfort to the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2010Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: AVERY DENNISON RETAIL INFORMATION SERVICES, LLCInventors: Liviu Dinescu, Osman N. Tanrikulu, Daniel J. Savident
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Patent number: 9701153Abstract: Heat transfers are provided that have indicia for labeling or enhancing the appearance of performance fabric material, such as apparel including sportswear fabrics with elastomeric characteristics. The label assembly includes a support portion with a label carrier layer and a release coating, along with a transfer portion over the support portion release coating that includes an ink design and a hot melt adhesive layer. The hot melt adhesive layer securely transfers the ink design to the fabric at relatively low temperature and pressure conditions for a relatively low dwell time.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: AVERY DENNISON RETAIL INFORMATION SERVICES, LLCInventors: Yi-Hung Chiao, Liviu Dinescu, Andrew Spendlove, Johannes Yttri, Osman N. Tanrikulu, Ben T. O'Brien
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Patent number: 9499937Abstract: A method for labeling fabrics, such as fabric garments, and a heat-transfer label well-suited for use in said method. In one embodiment, the heat-transfer label comprises (i) a support portion, the support portion comprising a carrier and a release layer; (ii) a wax layer, the wax layer overcoating the release layer; and (iii) a transfer portion, the transfer portion comprising an adhesive layer printed onto the wax layer and an ink design layer printed onto the adhesive layer. Preferably, at least a portion of the ink design layer is printed using a variable printing technique, such as thermal transfer printing.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2013Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATIONInventors: Xiao-Ming He, Liviu Dinescu, Kuolih Tsai, Dong-Tsai Hseih, Li Shu, Yi-Hung Chiao, Alan Morgenthau, Ramin Heydarpour
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Patent number: 9428654Abstract: The present invention relates to dew resistant coatings and articles having the dew resistant coating adhered thereto. The dew resistant coatings comprise elongate silica particles. These coatings are useful on articles or surfaces used in outdoor applications and articles and surfaces used in moist indoor environments.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Pradeep S. Iyer, Liviu Dinescu, Chia-Hsi Chu, Le Hoa Hong, Kai Li
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Publication number: 20160009124Abstract: Heat transfers are provided that have indicia for labeling or enhancing the appearance of performance fabric material, such as apparel including sportswear fabrics with elastomeric characteristics. The label assembly includes a support portion with a label carrier layer and a release coating, along with a transfer portion over the support portion release coating that includes an ink design and a hot melt adhesive layer. The hot melt adhesive layer securely transfers the ink design to the fabric at relatively low temperature and pressure conditions for a relatively low dwell time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Yi-Hung Chiao, Liviu Dinescu, Andrew Spendlove, Johannes Yttri, Osman N. Tanrikulu, Ben T. O'Brien
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Patent number: 9193204Abstract: Heat transfers are provided that have indicia for enhancing the appearance of color dye sublimated fabric material, such as apparel and accessories including sportswear fabrics. The label assembly includes a transfer portion protected by a releasable support portion. The transfer portion includes a multi-layer barrier containing at least two differently formulated barrier layers. The second such barrier layer extends outwardly beyond the perimeter edge of the first barrier layer, which perimeter edge had left a recess gap in the transfer portion, which recess gap is covered by the overhang margin of the second barrier layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Liviu Dinescu, Osman Tanrikulu, Cary Moore
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Publication number: 20150064372Abstract: Heat transfers are provided that have indicia for enhancing the appearance of color dye sublimated fabric material, such as apparel and accessories including sportswear fabrics. The label assembly includes a transfer portion protected by a releasable support portion. The transfer portion includes a multi-layer barrier containing at least two differently formulated barrier layers. The second such barrier layer extends outwardly beyond the perimeter edge of the first barrier layer, which perimeter edge had left a recess gap in the transfer portion, which recess gap is covered by the overhang margin of the second barrier layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: Avery Dennison Retail Information Services LLCInventors: Liviu Dinescu, Osman Tanrikulu, Cary Moore
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Patent number: 8915583Abstract: Methods and/or systems for printing or otherwise evincing temporary indicia on media with disappearing inks are described along with suitable disappearing ink formulations and media constructions for executing the same. In particular embodiments, the methods and/or systems described employ a plurality of disappearing inks with different disappearing rates. In one embodiment, a barrier layer that is selectively used to cover a major surface of the media is employed to substantially block or otherwise regulate a rate of phase transitions (e.g., evaporation and/or sublimation) experienced by ink borne by the media.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: David N. Edwards, Ali R. Mehrabi, Haochuan Wang, Juan M. De Santos Avila, Pradeep S. Iyer, Liviu Dinescu, Srikant Pathak, Nagarajan Srivatsan, Frank Y. Shih
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Publication number: 20140110042Abstract: A method for labeling fabrics, such as fabric garments, and a heat-transfer label well-suited for use in said method. In one embodiment, the heat-transfer label comprises (i) a support portion, the support portion comprising a carrier and a release layer; (ii) a wax layer, the wax layer overcoating the release layer; and (iii) a transfer portion, the transfer portion comprising an adhesive layer printed onto the wax layer and an ink design layer printed onto the adhesive layer. Preferably, at least a portion of the ink design layer is printed using a variable printing technique, such as thermal transfer printing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Inventors: Xiao-Ming He, Liviu Dinescu, Kuolih Tsai, Dong-Tsai Hseih, Li Shu, Yi-Hung Chiao, Alan Morgenthau, Ramin Heydarpour
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Patent number: 8647740Abstract: A method for labeling fabrics, such as fabric garments, and a heat-transfer label well-suited for use in said method. In one embodiment, the heat-transfer label comprises (i) a support portion, the support portion comprising a carrier and a release layer; (ii) a wax layer, the wax layer overcoating the release layer; and (iii) a transfer portion, the transfer portion comprising an adhesive layer printed onto the wax layer and an ink design layer printed onto the adhesive layer. Preferably, at least a portion of the ink design layer is printed using a variable printing technique, such as thermal transfer printing.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Xiao-Ming He, Liviu Dinescu, Kuolih Tsai, Dong-Tsai Hseih, Li Shu, Yi-Hung Chiao, Alan Morgenthau, Ramin Heydarpour
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Patent number: 8455578Abstract: An ink-receptive coating composition. In a preferred embodiment, the composition includes (a) a polyamide, the polyamide comprising an aliphatic polyamide in particulate form, the aliphatic polyamide having a softening point in the temperature range of about 50-250° C. and an average particle size of about 1 to 80 microns; (b) a plasticizer, the plasticizer being a solid plasticizer selected from the group consisting of alkyl sulfonamides and aromatic sulfonamides, the solid plasticizer having a melting point in the range of about 50-200° C.; (c) a binder, the binder being a thermoplastic polymer delivered as a water-based emulsion or solution, the binder having a Tg in the range of about ?20-120° C.; (d) a dye-retention agent, the dye-retention agent comprising at least one cationic polymer; (e) an ink viscosity-modifying agent; and (f) a dispersant, the dispersant being selected from the group of cationic and non-ionic dispersants.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2007Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Liviu Dinescu, Dong-Tsai Hseih, Ming Kun Shi, Ekaterina Vaskova, Zhisong Huang
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Publication number: 20130059120Abstract: A surface treatment for a protective plastic film and/or laminate is disclosed. Suitably, the surface treatment includes coating a major surface of the plastic film or laminate with a curable coating formulation wherein one or more of the coating ingredients are diffused or migrated at least partially into the plastic film or plastic laminate. The migration of coating ingredients creates a gradual transition layer from the plastic film to the coating layer and leads to unique properties. Optionally, the surface treated plastic film is laminated to a release liner coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) to form the aforementioned laminate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATIONInventors: Ming Kun Shi, Liviu Dinescu, Sohail Akhter
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Patent number: 8350880Abstract: A heat-transfer imaging system and a method of using the same. The heat-transfer imaging system includes a heat-transfer sheet and an activating ink. The heat-transfer sheet and the activating ink are specially formulated so that only the areas of the heat-transfer sheet onto which the ink has been printed become adhesive under heat-transfer conditions. This effect may be achieved by designing the sheet to include an ink-receptive coating whose melting temperature is higher than that typically encountered during normal heat-transfer conditions and by formulating the activating ink to include a plasticizer that, when printed onto the ink-receptive coating, lowers the melting temperature of the ink-receptive coating sufficiently so that the modified melting temperature falls within the temperature range encountered during heat-transfer.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2008Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Liviu Dinescu, Kai Li, Dong-Tsai Hseih, Ekaterina Vaskova, Haochuan Wang, Christine Dang, Zhisong Huang, James Johnson